My Reflection Of My Nursing Journey In Nursing

As I reflect on my nursing journey, spending my youth below the average line and its difficulties. I am grateful of the experience because it instilled in me the virtues that drive my ambition today. I remember that my parents couldn’t afford a lot, but the moral guidance they bestowed upon me is more than anything money could buy. My decision to become a nurse did not come up in a moment, a day, or an experience; my decision to become a nurse resulted from various experiences like, spending some time with my sick grandmother on the hospital bed. I witnessed the quality care rendered to my sick grandmother by caring nurses in their angelic white uniform. My decision also originated from the relationships developed by helping others. After a few years in nursing, I realized that a nurse not only treats patients’ illnesses but also their quality of life. To me, nursing is providing a quality and holistic care to someone that is unable to do so by him/herself. There are times when I share personal moments with my patients while caring for them. These moments are priceless and fulfilling. I

Whenever I put a smile on each of my patient’s face including their family members then, I know that I did a good job that day. Though, some patients and family members are difficult to satisfy. With those kind of patients, I do a self-evaluation. I also re-evaluate my plan of care to give these patients the kind of care they deserve. My personal philosophy stems from the values and beliefs instilled in me by my parents and from the ethics learned in nursing school. These values and beliefs are accompanied by the passion that drove me to this profession and is currently driving me as I continue to provide care to my patients, family and the community I find